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2018-03-14

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Stuart Andrew

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<p>The UK Government has been working collaboratively with the Scottish Government
to implement the Industrial Strategy.</p><p> </p><p>We have announced sector deals
in Life Sciences, Creative Industries, Artificial Intelligence, Automotive and Construction.
I am also aware of further proposals for sector deals from the oil and gas, and food
and drink sectors which have the potential to make a significant contribution in Scotland.</p>

<p>The UK Government has been working collaboratively with the Scottish Government
to implement the Industrial Strategy.</p><p> </p><p>We have announced sector deals
in Life Sciences, Creative Industries, Artificial Intelligence, Automotive and Construction.
I am also aware of further proposals for sector deals from the oil and gas, and food
and drink sectors which have the potential to make a significant contribution in Scotland.</p>

<p>On the 14 of March, we provided an update to Parliament on our ambitious Defence
Prosperity Programme. This includes work to sustain an internationally competitive
and productive UK Defence sector and grow exports and inward investment. In the past
two years, we have published strategies for Shipbuilding and Combat Air and refreshed
our Defence Industrial Policy with a new emphasis on supporting growth and competitiveness.</p>

<p>The provision and regulation of child protection is devolved to the Welsh Assembly,
and as such is a matter for the Welsh Government. However, DfE officials have regular
discussions with their Welsh Government counterparts on issues of common interest
relating to child protection or safeguarding.</p>

<p>I have not discussed this matter with the Welsh Government.</p><p>The responsibility
for car parking charges in Wales is devolved to the Welsh Government and decisions
on whether to waive charges are entirely for the Welsh Government.</p>

<p>Around 20 potential sites across South Wales were put forward by the Welsh Government
after they approached the Ministry of Justice. The site in Port Talbot was ranked
as the number one site by the Welsh Government as the most suitable location for a
prison in South Wales.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>

<p>I have had regular discussions with my ministerial colleagues regarding the North
Wales Growth Deal, especially in light of its significant cross-border aspects.</p><p>
</p><p>The benefit of a growth deal is that they are driven by local communities,
and as such the timetable is in their hands.</p>

<p>The Government’s National Shipbuilding Strategy was clear that for reasons of national
security warships must be built in the UK.</p><p>Fleet solid support ships do not
fall under the National Shipbuilding Strategy definition of a warship. All non-Warships
are procured through international competition to secure best value for money.</p><p>We
have encouraged UK shipyards to participate in the competition and have been pleased
with the positive engagement so far.</p>

<p>Ministry of Defence (MOD) expenditure with Scottish industry has increased in real
terms from £1.372 billion in 2013-14 to £1.592 billion in 2016-17.</p><p> </p><p>The
number of jobs supported by MOD expenditure with industry in Scotland currently stands
at 10,500, and this has increased every year since 2013.</p><p> </p>